Allargando means which of the following?

• A. to repeat
• B. to quiet
• C. to widen
• D. to hurry

Answer: (C)

Allargando means broadening the music’s feel. It comes from the Italian allargare, “to widen,” and signals the performer to expand the tempo and the phrase, giving the passage a slower, more expansive, and majestic character. It isn’t about repeating or quieting the music, nor about rushing ahead; instead, it invites a broad, spacious treatment of the notes—often a slight slow-down with a fuller tone. You might notice longer, more drawn-out phrases and a sense that time itself is opening up. This is why the option that describes widening fits best: the music should become broader in tempo and expression.